Chrome update will stop sites from checking for Incognito ModeEngadget - Jon FingasChrome's Incognito Mode hasn't been working as well as promised lately -- some sites now check for private browsing and insist that you sign in before you can read an article. Google sees that as a flaw,
A sheriff's office in Colorado will use Galaxy S9s as body camerasEngadget - Christine FisherThe smartphones will run on AT&T’s LTE-based FirstNet public safety platform. Deputies in the Kit Carson County Sheriff's Office in Burlington, Colorado, will soon wear Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphones on
Boeing Cellphone interference still poses a risk aboard some Boeing jetsEngadget - Amrita KhalidMost airlines have updated their systems after a 2014 FAA audit. Even switching your phone to airplane mode won't keep it from being a risk on some Boeing jets. A 2014 FAA study revealed that some cockpit
Verizon US networks improved in early 2019 with help from 5G upgradesEngadget - Jon FingasDid you have fewer gripes about your cellphone service earlier this year? You're not alone. JD Power's latest US wireless network quality study indicates that the ratio of complaints about call and data
AirPods Wirecutter's best deals: Save $150 on a Dell 34-inch 2K curved monitorEngadget - WirecutterOther picks include the Crucial MX500 2TB SSD and 2nd Gen Apple AirPods. This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks,
CLA 'Overwatch' test lets you pick and queue for a specific hero classEngadget - Rachel EnglandPlayers have been asking for it for years and finally, it's arrived: Blizzard is introducing Role Queue to Overwatch. From today, players in the PTR will be able to beta test a feature that allows them
Ohio Google’s plan to improve local news will start in Youngstown, OhioEngadget - Christine FisherThe city will be the first in the Google-McClatchy Compass Experiment. Today, Google announced that Youngstown, Ohio, will be the first city in its Compass Experiment, a joint venture with newspaper publishing
YouTube Music YouTube Music adds seamless switching between audio and videosEngadget - Kris HoltThe service has time-matched more than five million official music videos with songs. If you're a YouTube Premium or Music Premium subscriber, switching between a song and its music video should be smoother
Robotics Barsys $1,500 robot bartender promises cocktails with AI precisionEngadget - Christine FisherYou can control the home bar with up to three devices at a time. The "Keurig of cocktails" concept isn't exactly new, but that's not stopping companies like Barsys from perfecting the robotic bartender.
Toyota Toyota unveils electric shuttles for 2020 Olympic Games in TokyoEngadget - Amrita KhalidThe all-electric vehicles can each hold up to five passengers. Toyota's first dedicated vehicle for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo isn't a flying car, but it shows promise. The automaker
Apollo Missions Time says its AR depiction of Apollo 11 is the 'most accurate' yetEngadget - Jon FingasIt's using NASA and Smithsonian data to depict the Moon landing. Time is joining Google in marking Apollo 11's 50th anniversary using augmented reality, although this one is decidedly different -- and
Plants vs. Zombies 'Plants vs. Zombies 3' is on the way and you can test it nowEngadget - Kris HoltSix years after Plants vs. Zombies 2 staggered into the world, the next entry in the series is on the way. PopCap Games is hard at work on Plants vs. Zombies 3, and it's already offering you the chance
Instagram Instagram will notify you before it disables your accountEngadget - Christine FisherBut its new policy could allow it to remove more accounts. Instagram is making a few changes to the way it disables accounts. Currently, the platform removes accounts with a certain percentage of violating
Slack Slack resets tens of thousands of passwords following 2015 data breachEngadget - Kris HoltTens of thousands of Slack users will have to change their passwords after the company learned new details about a 2015 data breach. If you created your account before March of that year, haven't changed
Garmin How to give your hike a high-tech upgradeEngadget - Terrence O'BrienHow to enjoy the convenience of modern tech without the distraction from nature. At its heart, hiking is about getting away from technology. Stuffing everything you need to survive for a few days into
Verizon Verizon's first 5G hotspot is $500 with a two-year contractEngadget - Kris HoltThe carrier also switched on its 5G network in St. Paul. Verizon (Engadget's parent company) has unveiled the latest device that connects to its 5G network. The Inseego MiFi M1000 is the first 5G hotspot
NES Tell us your best memories of the NESEngadget - Amber BoumanThis week, Nintendo announced an updated version of the Switch. Meanwhile, one of its oldest consoles celebrated its thirty-sixth birthday. The Nintendo Entertainment System was released on July 15th,
Technology Toys 'R' Us returns with 'STEAM' workshops and smaller storesEngadget - Christine FisherIn time for the holidays, Toys "R" Us parent company Tru Kids is planning to open two permanent stores. This time around, the stores will include things like theaters for movies and video games, STEAM
Play buttonGoogle Doodle The latest Google Doodle celebrates the Apollo 11 anniversaryEngadget - Christine FisherThe animated clip is narrated by Apollo 11 command module pilot Michael Collins. Google wouldn't let the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing go by without a Google Doodle. The company released
Diapers Pampers gets into smart diapers with LumiEngadget - Devindra HardawarIt's an all-in-one system for taking car of your newborn. The smart diaper wars have truly begun. Today, Pampers unveiled Lumi, an all-in-one connected system that includes two activity sensors for diapers,
Alexa Atari founder's Alexa-powered board game is out nowEngadget - Mariella Moon'St. Noire' is a detective board game exclusively available on Amazon. Alexa could add color and suspense to your murder mystery game nights if it's getting a bit stale lately. X2 Games, created by Atari
Play buttonGoPro How to shoot your next adventure like a proEngadget - James TrewAthletes and video pros share their go to gear and tips. In the Instagram and YouTube age, your outdoor adventures basically didn't happen unless there are good images and videos to share. At least that's
Honda Honda has a modular EV plan for the USEngadget - Rachel EnglandHonda might have delighted the European market with details of its cute and compact electric Honda E, but that's no use to American drivers -- the Honda E isn't destined for US soil and even if it was,
Qualcomm Qualcomm fined €242 million in European antitrust caseEngadget - Georgina TorbetFresh off its high-profile feud with Apple, Qualcomm is suffering more legal woes. An investigation by the European Commission has found Qualcomm abused its market dominance in the manufacture of 3G baseband
FaceApp US senator calls for probe into FaceApp over privacy concernsEngadget - Mariella MoonThe Russian startup behind the app denies giving its government access to user data. Remember when FaceApp went viral for all the wrong reasons? That happened again recently, though this time, the controversy
Uber Uber error charges riders 100 times more than the original priceEngadget - Georgina TorbetAn error in Uber's systems on Wednesday led to people being charged 100 times what their ride should have cost. One user was charged $2,053 dollars on a ride that should have cost $20.53. The problems
Major League Baseball YouTube's exclusive MLB coverage begins streaming todayEngadget - Rachel EnglandThirteen games you won't be able to watch anywhere else. Earlier this year YouTube announced an exclusive 13-game streaming deal with Major League Baseball -- and it's starting today. If you're in the
MacBook Pro The Morning After: Reviewing Apple's new 13-inch MacBook ProEngadget - Richard LawlerIt's time to find out if Apple's new MacBook Pro is worth the money, plus we'll break down the controversy over G2A's business model. Meanwhile, Nintendo slipped in a Switch upgrade and an iconic Braun
Xbox Microsoft will turn an Xbox Live sub into Game Pass Ultimate for $1Engadget - Georgina TorbetMicrosoft has been pushing its Xbox Game Pass service recently, adding new features and confirming it will be expanding to PC. Bargain hunters have been in the know about a special offer for the service
Samsung Samsung launches high-capacity smartphone RAM built for 5G and AIEngadget - Mariella MoonIt'll give smartphones the power they need for 5G and AI applications. It has only been a few months since Samsung unveiled the highest-capacity smartphone DRAM yet -- a 12GB LPDDR4X package for premium
Chrome update will stop sites from checking for Incognito ModeEngadget - Jon FingasChrome's Incognito Mode hasn't been working as well as promised lately -- some sites now check for private browsing and insist that you sign in before you can read an article. Google sees that as a flaw,
A sheriff's office in Colorado will use Galaxy S9s as body camerasEngadget - Christine FisherThe smartphones will run on AT&T’s LTE-based FirstNet public safety platform. Deputies in the Kit Carson County Sheriff's Office in Burlington, Colorado, will soon wear Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphones on
Boeing Cellphone interference still poses a risk aboard some Boeing jetsEngadget - Amrita KhalidMost airlines have updated their systems after a 2014 FAA audit. Even switching your phone to airplane mode won't keep it from being a risk on some Boeing jets. A 2014 FAA study revealed that some cockpit
Verizon US networks improved in early 2019 with help from 5G upgradesEngadget - Jon FingasDid you have fewer gripes about your cellphone service earlier this year? You're not alone. JD Power's latest US wireless network quality study indicates that the ratio of complaints about call and data
AirPods Wirecutter's best deals: Save $150 on a Dell 34-inch 2K curved monitorEngadget - WirecutterOther picks include the Crucial MX500 2TB SSD and 2nd Gen Apple AirPods. This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks,
CLA 'Overwatch' test lets you pick and queue for a specific hero classEngadget - Rachel EnglandPlayers have been asking for it for years and finally, it's arrived: Blizzard is introducing Role Queue to Overwatch. From today, players in the PTR will be able to beta test a feature that allows them
Ohio Google’s plan to improve local news will start in Youngstown, OhioEngadget - Christine FisherThe city will be the first in the Google-McClatchy Compass Experiment. Today, Google announced that Youngstown, Ohio, will be the first city in its Compass Experiment, a joint venture with newspaper publishing
YouTube Music YouTube Music adds seamless switching between audio and videosEngadget - Kris HoltThe service has time-matched more than five million official music videos with songs. If you're a YouTube Premium or Music Premium subscriber, switching between a song and its music video should be smoother
Robotics Barsys $1,500 robot bartender promises cocktails with AI precisionEngadget - Christine FisherYou can control the home bar with up to three devices at a time. The "Keurig of cocktails" concept isn't exactly new, but that's not stopping companies like Barsys from perfecting the robotic bartender.
Toyota Toyota unveils electric shuttles for 2020 Olympic Games in TokyoEngadget - Amrita KhalidThe all-electric vehicles can each hold up to five passengers. Toyota's first dedicated vehicle for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo isn't a flying car, but it shows promise. The automaker
Apollo Missions Time says its AR depiction of Apollo 11 is the 'most accurate' yetEngadget - Jon FingasIt's using NASA and Smithsonian data to depict the Moon landing. Time is joining Google in marking Apollo 11's 50th anniversary using augmented reality, although this one is decidedly different -- and
Plants vs. Zombies 'Plants vs. Zombies 3' is on the way and you can test it nowEngadget - Kris HoltSix years after Plants vs. Zombies 2 staggered into the world, the next entry in the series is on the way. PopCap Games is hard at work on Plants vs. Zombies 3, and it's already offering you the chance
Instagram Instagram will notify you before it disables your accountEngadget - Christine FisherBut its new policy could allow it to remove more accounts. Instagram is making a few changes to the way it disables accounts. Currently, the platform removes accounts with a certain percentage of violating
Slack Slack resets tens of thousands of passwords following 2015 data breachEngadget - Kris HoltTens of thousands of Slack users will have to change their passwords after the company learned new details about a 2015 data breach. If you created your account before March of that year, haven't changed
Garmin How to give your hike a high-tech upgradeEngadget - Terrence O'BrienHow to enjoy the convenience of modern tech without the distraction from nature. At its heart, hiking is about getting away from technology. Stuffing everything you need to survive for a few days into
Verizon Verizon's first 5G hotspot is $500 with a two-year contractEngadget - Kris HoltThe carrier also switched on its 5G network in St. Paul. Verizon (Engadget's parent company) has unveiled the latest device that connects to its 5G network. The Inseego MiFi M1000 is the first 5G hotspot
NES Tell us your best memories of the NESEngadget - Amber BoumanThis week, Nintendo announced an updated version of the Switch. Meanwhile, one of its oldest consoles celebrated its thirty-sixth birthday. The Nintendo Entertainment System was released on July 15th,
Technology Toys 'R' Us returns with 'STEAM' workshops and smaller storesEngadget - Christine FisherIn time for the holidays, Toys "R" Us parent company Tru Kids is planning to open two permanent stores. This time around, the stores will include things like theaters for movies and video games, STEAM
Play buttonGoogle Doodle The latest Google Doodle celebrates the Apollo 11 anniversaryEngadget - Christine FisherThe animated clip is narrated by Apollo 11 command module pilot Michael Collins. Google wouldn't let the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing go by without a Google Doodle. The company released
Diapers Pampers gets into smart diapers with LumiEngadget - Devindra HardawarIt's an all-in-one system for taking car of your newborn. The smart diaper wars have truly begun. Today, Pampers unveiled Lumi, an all-in-one connected system that includes two activity sensors for diapers,
Alexa Atari founder's Alexa-powered board game is out nowEngadget - Mariella Moon'St. Noire' is a detective board game exclusively available on Amazon. Alexa could add color and suspense to your murder mystery game nights if it's getting a bit stale lately. X2 Games, created by Atari
Play buttonGoPro How to shoot your next adventure like a proEngadget - James TrewAthletes and video pros share their go to gear and tips. In the Instagram and YouTube age, your outdoor adventures basically didn't happen unless there are good images and videos to share. At least that's
Honda Honda has a modular EV plan for the USEngadget - Rachel EnglandHonda might have delighted the European market with details of its cute and compact electric Honda E, but that's no use to American drivers -- the Honda E isn't destined for US soil and even if it was,
Qualcomm Qualcomm fined €242 million in European antitrust caseEngadget - Georgina TorbetFresh off its high-profile feud with Apple, Qualcomm is suffering more legal woes. An investigation by the European Commission has found Qualcomm abused its market dominance in the manufacture of 3G baseband
FaceApp US senator calls for probe into FaceApp over privacy concernsEngadget - Mariella MoonThe Russian startup behind the app denies giving its government access to user data. Remember when FaceApp went viral for all the wrong reasons? That happened again recently, though this time, the controversy
Uber Uber error charges riders 100 times more than the original priceEngadget - Georgina TorbetAn error in Uber's systems on Wednesday led to people being charged 100 times what their ride should have cost. One user was charged $2,053 dollars on a ride that should have cost $20.53. The problems
Major League Baseball YouTube's exclusive MLB coverage begins streaming todayEngadget - Rachel EnglandThirteen games you won't be able to watch anywhere else. Earlier this year YouTube announced an exclusive 13-game streaming deal with Major League Baseball -- and it's starting today. If you're in the
MacBook Pro The Morning After: Reviewing Apple's new 13-inch MacBook ProEngadget - Richard LawlerIt's time to find out if Apple's new MacBook Pro is worth the money, plus we'll break down the controversy over G2A's business model. Meanwhile, Nintendo slipped in a Switch upgrade and an iconic Braun
Xbox Microsoft will turn an Xbox Live sub into Game Pass Ultimate for $1Engadget - Georgina TorbetMicrosoft has been pushing its Xbox Game Pass service recently, adding new features and confirming it will be expanding to PC. Bargain hunters have been in the know about a special offer for the service
Samsung Samsung launches high-capacity smartphone RAM built for 5G and AIEngadget - Mariella MoonIt'll give smartphones the power they need for 5G and AI applications. It has only been a few months since Samsung unveiled the highest-capacity smartphone DRAM yet -- a 12GB LPDDR4X package for premium
